Sentencing of Chilean singer Américo for domestic violence

Overview

Chilean singer Américo has been sentenced by a court in San Javier for domestic violence involving his former partner, Yamila Reyna. The singer admitted responsibility for incidents occurring in November 2025 and February 2026, and issued a public apology to the victim.

The court imposed a sentence of 100 days of minimum-grade imprisonment, to be served through daytime partial house arrest. This includes the use of an electronic monitoring ankle bracelet and a requirement to remain at his residence for eight continuous hours daily. Américo must also pay a fine of 11 UTM, approximately $796,840 CLP, and is prohibited from approaching or communicating with Reyna for six months.

Furthermore, the singer is required to undergo a two-year impulse control therapeutic program at his own expense. To facilitate professional requests to perform in Peru and Bolivia, the court has indicated that a five million peso guarantee may be required, which would be returned upon his return to Chile.

Entities

Américo · Yamila Reyna · Gino Costa · Chilevisión · Chile

Timeline

1 day ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Chilean singer Américo sentenced for domestic violence
Singer Américo has been sentenced to 100 days of daytime house arrest and a fine for domestic violence against Yamila Reyna in Chile.
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[CRIME] 4 sources
Chilean singer Américo sentenced for domestic violence
Chilean singer Américo was sentenced to 100 days of house arrest for domestic violence against Yamila Reyna, admitting responsibility for the incidents.

Sources

canal13sanjuan.com · fmdos.cl · ilustrado.cl · laprensaaustral.cl · metroecuador.com.ec · reportediario.cl